L.T. Bourne

Biography

L.T. “Leo” Bourne discovered in his early 20s his gift of inspiration and leadership. He founded Open Thought, a non-profit organization created for youth development in the Turks and Caicos Islands, to give the youth a voice and an outlet to express themselves. L.T. believed creating Open Thought would inspire youth to overcome any circumstances they are facing by creating a platform that displays like-minded individuals who have risen above similar circumstance. It is a vision he carries in his heart to this very day as he is still building the outlet. Apart from his work with Open Thought, L.T. is a writer, filmmaker, speaker, and philanthropist.

He is passionate about problem-solving, collaboration and engaging young people in fighting the common threats of their environment such as violence, poverty, and abuse. L.T. shares his vision of a united community that uses love, open-thinking, and commitment to make a difference. Weaving a tapestry of his lifetime of experience, L.T. plans to inspire youth with his personal story and lessons learned about personal development, leadership, and the power of using open-thinking to live a more fulfilling life.

Smashwords Interview

Where did you grow up, and how did this influence your writing?
I grew up on the small island of South Caicos which a part of a group of islands that make up the Turks and Caicos Islands. In my neighbour there is a lack of opportunity and I am trying to create new avenues with my talent for writing.
When did you first start writing?
I started officially writing back in 2015 when i started my blog. When I attended university I wanted to document my whole experience. I blogged about my entire experience with univeristy for 2 years.
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Books

This member has not published any books.